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Thursday, June 27, 2013

Maryland State Trooper Injured In Md. 75 Crash

A Maryland state trooper was injured Wednesday morning in a crash, according to a news release from Maryland State Police.

The injured trooper has been identified as Trooper First Class Michael Taluskie.

Taluskie was monitoring the speed of traffic in the southbound lanes of Md. 75 near New Market when he observed a speed limit violator. He drove onto the shoulder of the road and activated his emergency equipment, according to the news release.

Taluskie began to make a U-turn when his marked 2009 Ford Crown Victoria was struck on the driver side door by a 2013 Kia driven by Michael Gregory Hobbs of Frederick, according to the news release.More

I wish it was about public safety, but it is all about the money. Almost had an accident at Rt 50 Willards when a office stepped in the road to stop a car. About 30 cars had to hit their breaks at 55 mph to keep from running into each other. When I reached the officer we were 30 in a 55mph zone. The state must not value these officers if they allow then to stepping out in front of speeding cars to make a little money. Compare that to the amount spent to train, dress and supply with equipment. There is enough crime to keep them busy. I drive on RT 50 every day, and everyone speeds some. But I have never felt unsafe. Until an officer steps out in the road and everyone has to hit their brakes.